Porterpond
Porterpond in Jackson County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 10.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 6 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 10.2 ft
- Typical in August
- 89°F
- Type
- Oligotrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
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Porterpond is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Jackson County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2024. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 5 other monitored lakes in Jackson County, Porterpond ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2024-09-17. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
Good clarity, visible to about 10.2 ft. Phosphorus level: 6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 37.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 10.2 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 6 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 37 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Water Temperature
Porterpond typically sits around 89°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 88°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 89°F) and coldest in Jan (about 50°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 28 field readings (2010–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Porterpond water temperature breakdown →
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Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +0.2 µg/L/yr | 5 |
County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 6 lakes in Jackson County
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Frequently asked questions about Porterpond
Where is Porterpond?
- Porterpond is a lake in Jackson County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Porterpond?
- Porterpond in Jackson County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 10.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 6 µg/L.
Is Porterpond safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Porterpond has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Porterpond?
- Porterpond typically sits around 89°F at the surface in August, from 28 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2024). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
6 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples6 samples · 2020–2024
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.